Erode is located at Tamil Nadu. Erode is a city of historical significance. This city is filled with monuments of South Indian styles, archaeological ruins, temples of south Indian architecture and the palaces of British Empire in India. Erode derives its name from the existence of the two rivers as Perumpalayam and Kalingarayan Canal.

Location of Erode
Erode is surrounded by the South Indian state, Karnataka in the northern part, Kaveri River in the eastern part. Dindigul District is located to the south. Coimbatore and Nilgiris district lie to the west.

History of Erode
According to the Hindu mythology, Daksha Prajapathi, who had given his daughter in marriage to Mahadeva, conducted a Yajna. For this Yajna, Lord Shiva was not invited but his wife wanted to take part in the Yajna against her husband`s wish. But when she came to the Yagasthal, she was not welcomed by her parents or anyone. She was annoyed by their behaviour and threw herself in the Yagakundam and burned to ashes. On hearing this, Lord Shiva got highly enraged, proceeded to the sacrificial spot and threw every one into the fire. It is said that their skulls and bones were thrown in Kaveri River and remained wet always. Hence the name "Eera Odu" (wet skull) was formed which later came to be known as Erode, now called Erode District.

Geography of Erode
The latitudinal and longitudinal limit of Erode is 10 degree 36 minutes and 11 degree 58 minutes north latitude and between 76 degree 49 minutes and 77 degree 58 minutes east longitude. The climate here is penultimate in winters and the tropical hot in summers.

Demography of Erode
According to the Population census 2011, Erode has a population of 498,129, with a sex-ratio of 1,008 females for every 1,000 males. 11.04 percent and 0.15 percent were counted as Indian Scheduled Tribes. 80.08 percent is the average literacy rate.

Economy of Erode
Agriculture is the most important income source of Erode. Paddy, banana, groundnut, cotton and sugarcane are some of the agricultural products. Floriculture is an important source of income in Erode.

Education in Erode
Erode has developed into an educational hub. Students from all over India come here for higher education. There are 19 arts and science colleges, and an Allopathy College. There are 106 Pre-Primary Schools 106, 1508 Primary Schools, 176 Middle Schools, 130 High Schools and 132 Higher Secondary Schools in Erode.

Tourism in Erode
Erode has many tourist destinations like Bhavanisagar Reservoir, Dharapuram, Thanthai Periyar Memorial House, Thindal Vellode Bird Sanctuary, Bhavani River, Gobichettipalayam, Pariyur Amman Temple and Sathyamangalam Wildlife Sanctuary.

Visiting Information
Erode is well connected by roadways, railways and airways. The nearest airport of Erode is at Coimbatore. The Erode junction is the busiest railway junction.